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wilhelm scream lol

I hope James makes it big in Hollywood!

you james, are pretty much the best human being i know of

A legend was born.

wait, does james live in new jersey?

My friend and I made a bunch of movies when we were young. We made a lot with a first person perspective with a toy a gun kind of like a video game. It was just the two of us and we reused his backyard and house as the set for every movie. We just pretended to beat or shoot the shit out of each other and it almost always go off screen for a period because we didnt have a cameraman, just Trusty the Tripod. All but the worst and earliest film survived a computer crash, I really wish we kept at it.

I'm honestly so moved by your passion for this type of stuff. I'm not sure if the people at your high school were bullying you by trying to make you talk, but I'm very inspired by the fact, that no matter how oddly other might have thought or looked at you for making movies, you still kept on going. That's the greatest lesson ever, for anyone. No one should tell you what to do or what to have a (genuine) passion for, it comes from your own nature. You are a proof of truly believing in your art and your dreams. And when your friends "abandoned" you and you were left with no actors, you didn't stop. Or all the hard work that had to be put in to make all the effects and all that work didn't make you give up. You are a great inspiration for anyone who has dreams. Don't give up and never let anyone bring you down. Fantastic.

James I really have to say that you have helped me through a lot of things in my life with humor. I have been a big movie fanatic through my life and you have really helped me chase my dreams when i did not think it was possible. My dream is to become a filmmaker, not to be famous not to be liked but because i love every aspect of it. I never thought those dreams were even reachable but when you say all the things you have went through in film-making it really inspires me to do what i did not think was possible.
If at all possible I would like to talk to you through an email or something, I have some questions to ask regarding to film-making if you could answer thank you if not i realize you have a lot on your plate with the videos and the movie. Thank you for reading

weird how avgn was a spinoff.

Really enjoyed this. Made in inspired and as of lately, i have been feeling like i'll never make my true dream. But this video showed me that making your dream really is doing what you love best. :D Thanks James!

so amazing (applaud) you have alot of potential...
:D

this was incredibly inspirational. i too used to edit vcr to vcr and know how rewarding/frustrating it can be. i just want to say thank you. thank you very much.

es increible las cosas que creaste. tu carrera, en algunas situaciones me senti identificado soy un futuro cineasta... que solo espera lo mejor y viendo tus creaciones... admiro tu trabjo y te voy a seguir, y seguro que algun dia nos vamos a ver. saludos james desde argentina. Samus Alexis.

You know, because of your angry video game nerd and movie reviews, it's really made me decide I want to be a movie director. Thank you.

good job

This is awesome. I've always loved movies and want to be a movie director so this is really inspirational for me. Thanks James, This really helps me out!

I regret that I had this horrible delay and first visited Cinemassacre in this month. I watched first AVGN episodes in 2006 on Youtube, my friend sent me a link and I had a nice laugh. I still have when I'm watching the episodes. But I thought right back then "damn, that guy has a lot of imagination and free time to this stuff", well, I've been so wrong about the time.
I now see that James put a lot of effort coming from childhood running with camera around the garden to making actual films, not only the Nerd series, which I thought were the only he did. He has a lot of experience, knowledge, imagination and passion, which truly makes a man, not all this bullshit stuff that media pours in society; you got to be rich, famous, beautiful and ass licking to be succesful, to be damn satisfied with your life.
Damn, and I'm saying all this stuff not even knowing him, but I'm sure everybody see what I'm talking about. I really respect it, catching the early dreams of your life, it's just awesome. Even if he won't be the second Spielberg, or a Hollywood big-timer he will be still the winner for me.
Keep on doing the great work with your buddies, I'm sure a lot of people are waiting for your next posts, next projects and everything.
Yeah, and one more thing, I like the style of site and projects, no purism stuff, no censoring etc.

awsome documentary and nice documentary on the dragons in my dreams

Hello James/Cinemassacre, I saw this video shortly after it came out, but never had the time to leave a comment. I would like to say that I think this is a great story I can relate to and can be inspired by. You've definitely shaped me as a filmmaker. Thank you.

You're awesome. I gotta see Kung Fu Wearwolf From Outer Space. That fight scene was sick!

Hands down, "Jersey Odysseys: Legend of the Blue Hole" was perfect w/ your budget and your creativity! keep it up James!

Ah, man, I realize this is a masterpiece of 2008, but still, I gotta tell how much I love it! I may not be born until 1992, but some things are just so like what I have done myself! I used two video cameras, one that I had shot the music and one with the film (which was shot in the right order, as had no editing equipment) and had the music in the right speaker and the sound from the film's sound in the left.

I never finished that many flicks, that's sad. Our (mine and my siblings') 2 and a half hour Lord of the Rings spoof was unfortunately never finished in this was, but we are finishing it right now on the computer instead, so that we shall be able to watch it!

Anyway, my jaw dropped for real, I'm not joking, my mouth fell open when I got to the part with the graveyard in the garage! I am for now (or for the next season) going to start a movie production company and that was ust so much what I want to do. Thanks for making this one, you're the best!

//Simon Å

I wish i could say this reminds me of my life

holy shit 3:54 somebodies rocking Bret Hart glasses.

James, just watched your documentary, very inspiring! I was introduced to your AVGN videos first, but to now see you've got all this other material is really exciting. Look forward to your future projects!

cool story bro! I can totally relate!
you get payed for AVGN!? nice!

This is all amazing. I want to learn how to do some of this, because I want to actually do some pc/ xbox360 reviews, it seems like something to do in my spare time, rather than just play the game, I can review or share the experience. Anyway, my point is you are a fantastic fim maker and i am glad you do what you do, and enjoy doing it.

nice :D first of all james should be on tv second... he should be on "true hollywood story. awsome :)

Beautiful story.
Amazing to see how you started with nothing and ended up with a HUGE collection of movies, games, etc.

...and then I got a computer and that was the end of all that bulshit. LOL

21st century's Ed Wood.

Did you have ANY black friends?

French people says : You rock !

I've already seen this. It's very cool. I think James is a bit of a Journey man. It kinda sucks that nowadays computers do all the work for us. I work in printing which used to be great when it required some skill. I used to take pride in my work, but nowadays it's all push button. I enjoyed this. It was cool to see all those old techniques and tricks of the trade.

Still hoping to see some Christmas capers feauturing the Nerd. I like his bah-humbug style. I would like to write an episode of AVGN where James gets visited by 3 video game ghosts or ghouls even. That's all I got. :)

"Tastes pretty bad.... Tastes worse than beer." Haha... that's awesome coming from you. this was awesome thanks for making it. You are a huge inspiration to me.

James, you are awesome.

Because of you James, me and my cousin meet up every Sunday and make 20 minute films. When you were younger you said you had trouble with equipment and actors and since that me and my cousin are kids we are facing sort of the same problems. We also like you use the same set for all of movies, in fact it is the same room every time. Thank you for inspiring us

Great work James! You're story is truly inspiring.

MGM, Paramount, Touchstone, Disney, and all the others I can't remember, will be lining up to make the AVGN movie! I'm willing to bet Kevin Smith would agree to direct it and Tanacious D would perform the soundtrack. All this, while Clive Owen and Kevin Bacon fight over who plays the nerd. haha

You know, I really appreciate you James. When my brother first showed me your simpsons AVGN i couldn't stop watching you. i watched all of the AVGN then i started watching your movie reviews and anything i could find. I'm trying to become an author/Movie reviewer, and your story really touched me. You've made my list of people to meet before i die. i really hope to meet one day. -Tim

I love this one.
It's really a heard work to create something awesome with such bad equipments. But you did it!

I am interested on filmaking, James, and your story is inspiring, I hope we could do something together in the future.

This reminds me so much of my life.

You rock !!!! I found your films cool and Inspiring !!! Keep doing it!! :D :D

I should have been a member a long time ago with all the watching and re-watching I'm guilty of on this site.

JAMES- we should collaborate, man. You probably get random requests like this a lot, but I have something of substance to offer. I'm a 28yo high school chemistry teacher and tennis coach. I've been writing a fanasty series of novels for a decade now. My work has placed in national contests and my first two books are available selections at my school's library. The story has a major following now and I work hard every day to inch closer to acquiring an agent. Of course publishing is my goal, but your skills could benefit my project. This probably sounds crazy and stupid to you (I know you have very little extra time on your hands) but at least check out the series' website if you have a few secs. It could be a big opportunity for us both.
www.wix.com/rscummings/the-saga-of-sordic

Thanks and keep up the amazing work!
*Contact information located on the website above*

I'm now happy that I got my answer for Cinemaphobia lol. You sure fooled me. Job well done James. This is a really enjoyable video because it lets us know more about who you are. It's safe to say you are an awesome person with an ever growing talent and strong imagination. Keep doing what you love doing because we love it too!

Especially made a account to post this. I became a fan watching your Nerd Nintendo stuff on you tube but I found you're site and nearly watched everything. It's very entertaining and good stuff! You're a passionate film maker and what gets me everytime is that you stay true to yourself and it shines through your movies. It doesn't feel fake and I respect youre drive, something for me to learn from you! Regards from Holland.

I am so impressed with your ingenuity and dedication to video making despite primitive means. It is this very kind of drive that sets the leaders apart from the followers. your the man to fit the bill my friend. I can't wait to see a full length film by ya.

First i'd like to say: James u are an amazing artist! Your very talented! i first join ur site bc of the AVGN! but soon realied all ur other work,i'm a huge fan of your works also born and raised in pa so i knew all the places u talked about shooting films at. Support local brew like spidey said in the one AVGN episode! I have a friend whos really into movie works and music he has his own website for movie props now,and i told him about ur site and he loved it! i Tell everyone i can about ur site and work! Well keep up the awesome work james!

Dude you are a genius, no exaggeration, pure genius